First C-130J Delivered To Dyess Squadron

Marietta, Ga. – Lockheed Martin delivered the first C-130J Super Hercules for the 39th Airlift Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas on Feb. 9, 2012. Maj. Gen. Rick Martin, Director of Operations for the Air Mobility Command, accepted delivery of the Super Hercules. “The pride and professionalism of the Lockheed Martin employees in this weapon system comes through loud and clear. Lockheed Martin’s commitment to excellence is exceptional,” said Martin. Aircraft tail number 85685 is the 15th total C-130J assigned to Dyess.